Whitsonfays Ltd · Company 14547147 · Trading heritage since 2018
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Penryn
Whitsonfays Ltd was founded on a passion for construction and a commitment to delivering quality workmanship you can rely on. After starting as a sole trader in 2018, the business became Whitsonfays Ltd in 2022 and has continued to grow through hard work, professionalism, and a reputation for getting the job done right. Based in Cornwall, we proudly serve clients across the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall and Devon.
We believe every project deserves the same attention to detail, whether it's a roof, refurbishment, or a larger commercial project. Our focus is simple: deliver high-quality work, communicate clearly, and complete projects on time and within budget. Much of our work comes from repeat customers and recommendations, something we take great pride in.
For us, construction is about more than building-it's about creating lasting results and earning the trust of every client we work with. At Whitsonfays Ltd, quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction remain at the heart of everything we do. We undertake all aspects of roofing and scaffolding services, specializing in slate.
Our services include repairs, designs, framing, lead work, asbestos removal, load calculations, and various types of pitched and flat roofing. For scaffolding, we offer system, tubular, and mobile scaffolding, along with inspections and engineering designs.
Chimney leadwork restoration for a client reporting a leak. The back gutter was replaced, rotted rafters repaired, and the roof patched with new lead back gutter, front apron, and soakers before completing the slate repair patch. The job took 3 days.
Isles of Scilly
Roof and scaffold completed on the largest hotel on the Isles of Scilly. Comprised of 3 complete re-roofs and general maintenance. Completed in a 200 x 400 lanhyrock slate with lead scalloped verges and uni-angle ridges. Materials, waste, and travel had to be arranged via freight. The project took 6 weeks and included technical elements from welded lead back gutters to scaffold erections nearly 7 lifts high.
Scaffold erection completed with 1 week's notice for framers and a slab pour on Friday. A kicker lift was installed free of charge. The erection was completed in 2 days.
Isles of Scilly
Roof and scaffold completed as part of a larger commercial project for the Isles of Scilly Council. The roof strip discovered dry rot and woodworm, leading to re-cutting of rafters and re-insulation. The roof was an ACM (Asbestos Containing Material) and was stripped, double bagged, and transported for safe disposal. The project also included removal, reinstatement, and commissioning of 7 large photovoltaic panels. The roof received a 200 x 400 Westland Brazilian Grey Green slate with lead work and ventilation systems. The project was completed ahead of time and to budget.
Client · Isles of Scilly Council
Scaffold re-roof of a grade 2 listed building damaged by storm Goretti. The project involved navigating listed building consent, building control, highways permits, and scaffolding applications. A Spanish Lanhydrok 200 x 400 slate was installed, with traditional wet lay verges and lead scallop detail. Two previous granite chimneys were safely removed. The project was completed in 2 weeks on budget.
Scaffold & roofing works completed for the Duchy of Cornwall. The roof was a scantle wet laid roof damaged by storm Goretti. A 250 x 500 Riverstone slate with a wet laid verge, wet laid ridge, and lead scallop detailing was installed. Slates were sealed to abutments and verges with adhesives, and all slates were hooked and nailed. The project was completed to budget in 8 days.
Client · Duchy of Cornwall
St Marys, Isles of Scilly
Re-roof of the main pub/hotel in town on St Marys, for St Austell Brewery. The previous roof was an old scantle wet lay roof. After removal of the old slate, a new 250 x 500 Mont Azul Spanish slate was installed. Dormers were complete with mitred hips and a lead mop handled ridge. Velux windows were replaced, and internal damages made good. The project was completed in under 2 weeks to budget.
Client · St Austell Brewery
Scaffold & roofing works completed for a local farmer as part of a new build development for a workshop. Slab drains and double skim insulated block work were constructed. New pre-built trusses were installed, followed by felt and batten. A 250 x 500 Brazilian grey green Westland slate with stainless hooks and a Marley concrete dry ridge was installed. The entire project took 6 weeks, with roofing works taking 16 days. Completed to budget and faster than timescales given.
Illogan, Redruth
Roof and Scaffold completed as a larger domestic project. Involved removing the existing asbestos bungalow slated roof and rafters, extending up external walls in timber frame & single skim block structure by 1 story, and reinstalling a new custom-built cut roof with slate. A key issue was managing structural integrity while retaining existing ridge height. Easy slate was used to reduce the pitch to 15 degrees. Completed in just under 4 weeks for the quoted price.
St. Marys, Isles of Scilly
Re-roof of a property along the seafront. A 200 x 400 Westland Brazilian grey green slate was installed. The roof was stripped back to rafters, timber treated, de-nailed, and cleaned before receiving new felt, batten, and slate. The neighbour's side was reinstated in scantle wet lay with a made-on-site lead bonded gutter. The project took 13 working days and was completed to budget with a leak-free roof.
Re-roof and scaffold of a grade 2 listed building damaged by storm Goretti. An Actis Breathable insulating felt was installed. A 200 x 400 Spanish Zamora slate was installed with a wet laid verge onto cloaking board and a lead scallop detail. The project took 21 days, was completed well under budget, and included additional works such as redecorating chimneys, upgrading leadwork, and renewing timber sash window coverings.
near St. Austell
Roof undertaken for a commercial property owner as part of a larger new build project. A 3 bedroom new build house was completed. The roof received a 250mm x 500mm Westland Brazilian grey green nailed finish with gable ladders and UPVC Anthracite grey facia and soffit boards. A red clay Marley ridge with block end ridges and verge boards finished with a Finial was installed. 5 large photovoltaic panels were installed and commissioned. Trusses were made off-site by local supplier Pasquals. The phase of works was completed 2 days ahead of schedule and exactly on budget.
St Austell Brewery, Duchy of Cornwall, Isles of Scilly Council.
This profile was compiled from public records. Claim it to add the things buyers ask for:
WhitsonFays Ltd, based in Cornwall, offers quality roofing and scaffolding services. Founded in 2018 and incorporated in 2022, we serve Cornwall, Devon, and the Isles of Scilly. Their listed services include Roofing, Scaffolding, Asbestos removal and Damp proofing.
Whitsonfays Ltd is registered at Boundis Barn, Halvasso, Penryn, TR10 9BY, in South West.
Whitsonfays Ltd states that it works across Cornwall, Devon and Isles Of Scilly.
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 1 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
Companies House lists Whitsonfays Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-12-31.
Whitsonfays Ltd works in Residential and Commercial.
Whitsonfays Ltd was incorporated on 2022-12-19, though the company says it has traded since 2018.
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